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Hotel Riu Plaza Espana

Gran Via, 84, Madrid, Spain, 28013
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The Hotel Riu Plaza España, an iconic building situated on the Big Track, right in the heart of Madrid, is to become the new flagship of RIU in the Spanish capital. Following a complete overhaul, while preserving its historic character, the hotel is being reborn with the firm aim of becoming an icon of the city once again. Its modern facilities and the quality of RIU service make a comfortable stay both for visitors traveling on business and those seeking to explore the city. Your next event will be a guaranteed success. There is a wide range of conference and event rooms. Its more than 5000 m2 of space provides enormous flexibility for different configurations and a maximum capacity of up to 1,500 people. The rooms feature the latest technologies and spectacular views of the city as well as the assistance of a large team of experienced professionals who will always make your event a sure-fire success. High-end facilities This hotel features 582 comfortable rooms and suites equipped with the best amenities and an impressive Presidential Suite covering 168 m2 and 60 m2 with a terrace enjoying spectacular views. At the very top of the building, and enjoying 360° panoramic views of the city, is be the exclusive De Madrid Al Cielo Sky Bar and the 360° Rooftop Bar where in both you can immerse yourself in a pleasant, chilled-out atmosphere and enjoy sophisticated cocktails.

Venue Details

ChainRIU Hotels & Resorts
BrandRiu Hotels
Built2019
Renovated-
Total meeting space5,000 sq. m
Guest Rooms582
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Comunidad de Madrid'
Northstar

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 07 - Jun 15Aug 25 - Dec 14
Shoulder season
Jun 16 - Aug 24
Low season
Dec 15 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,000 sq. m
Largest room
1,593 sq. m
Space (private)
5,000 sq. m
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
1,306 sq. m
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. m
Space (outdoor)
900 sq. m

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
155 sq. m
17 x 8.6 sq. m
2.7 m
120
54
88
105
120
72
-
60
52
105 sq. m
12 x 8.7 sq. m
2.7 m
70
36
40
70
90
48
-
40
-
50 sq. m
5 x 8.6 sq. m
2.7 m
35
18
20
35
28
24
24
24
-
101 sq. m
13.1 x 7.5 sq. m
2.7 m
90
36
64
50
90
28
-
36
36
72 sq. m
12.5 x 5 sq. m
2.7 m
60
36
56
60
60
40
-
36
-
166 sq. m
19.9 x 8.3 sq. m
2.7 m
160
60
80
160
160
70
-
64
-
121 sq. m
17.7 x 8.3 sq. m
2.7 m
120
40
64
120
110
60
-
40
40
45 sq. m
5 x 8.3 sq. m
2.7 m
40
18
24
40
28
24
-
24
12
385 sq. m
38 x 9 sq. m
2.7 m
370
92
136
370
265
136
-
112
80

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
582
Suites
16

Location

Getting Here

Metro stop "Plaza España". Lines 3 (yellow) and 10 (dark blue).
Distance from airport 20 km
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( €32.50/day )

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Debod Temple
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5 mins
The Debod Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid, Spain. The shrine was originally erected 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Aswan in Upper Egypt, very close to the first cataract of the Nile and to the great religious center in Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis. In the early 2nd century BC, Adikhalamani (Tabriqo), the Kushite king of Meroë, started its construction by building a small single-room chapel dedicated to the god Amun.[2] It was built and decorated in a similar design to the later Meroitic chapel on which the Temple of Dakka is based. Later, during the reigns of Ptolemy VI, Ptolemy VIII, and Ptolemy XII of the Ptolemaic dynasty, it was extended on all four sides to form a small temple, 12 by 15 metres (39 ft × 49 ft), which was dedicated to Isis of Philae. The Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius completed its decorations. From the quay, there is a long processional way leading to the stone-built enclosure wall, through three stone pylon gateways, and finally to the temple itself. The pronaos, which had four columns with composite capitals, collapsed in 1868 and is now lost. Behind it lay the original sanctuary of Amun, the offering table room and a later sanctuary with several side-rooms and stairs to the roof. In 1960, due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the consequent threat posed by its reservoir to numerous monuments and archeological sites, UNESCO made an international call to save this rich historical legacy. As a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the Abu Simbel temples, the Egyptian state donated the temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. The temple was rebuilt in one of Madrid's parks, the Parque del Oeste, near the Royal Palace of Madrid, and opened to the public in 1972. The reassembled gateways have been placed in a different order than when originally erected. Compared to a photo of the original site, the gateway topped by a serpent-flanked sun was not the closest gateway to the temple proper. It constitutes one of the few works of ancient Egyptian architecture that can be seen outside Egypt and the only one of its kind in Spain.
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Gran Vía Street
Gran Vía Street
Shopping
1 min
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Calle Gran Vía
Madrid, ES

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Sustainable Practices

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